India - High Court of Delhi

India's New Criminal Laws Face Judicial Scrutiny: Courts Grapple with Sedition, Pre-Cognizance Hearings, and Transitional Hurdles

India's New Criminal Laws Face Judicial Scrutiny: Courts Grapple with Sedition, Pre-Cognizance Hearings, and Transitional Hurdles NEW DELHI– Just months after the historic overhaul of India's criminal justice system, the judiciary is deeply engaged in interpreting, clarifying, and testing the...

25 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Allahabad

Allahabad High Court Strengthened with New Appointments Amidst Vacancy Crisis

Allahabad High Court Strengthened with New Appointments Amidst Vacancy Crisis PRAYAGRAJ, INDIA –In a significant move aimed at bolstering the judiciary, Senior Advocates Amitabh Kumar Rai and Rajiv Lochan Shukla were sworn in as judges of the Allahabad High Court on Monday, September 8, 2025....

08 Sep 2025

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Supreme Court Rejects BJP's Defamation Plea, Citing Need for 'Thick Skin' in Politics

Supreme Court Rejects BJP's Defamation Plea, Citing Need for 'Thick Skin' in Politics New Delhi– In a significant pronouncement on the intersection of political discourse and criminal law, the Supreme Court of India on Monday dismissed a petition by the Telangana unit of the Bharatiya Janata ...

08 Sep 2025

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SC Upholds Cancellation of 25,000 WB Teacher Appointments in 'Jobs-for-Cash' Scam

Supreme Court Affirms Cancellation of 25,000 West Bengal Teacher Appointments: "Selection Process Tainted Beyond Repair" In a landmark judgment with significant implications for public employment law and anti-corruption efforts in India, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the Calcutta High...

03 Apr 2025

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: J&K Election Department Prepares for Upcoming Polls

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: J&K Election Department Prepares for Upcoming PollsThe Jammu and Kashmir Election Department, in preparation for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024, on Friday organized a one day workshop for political parties at the office of Chief Electoral Officer, Darul-Intikh...

17 Feb 2024

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3.4 Lakh Central Armed Police Forces to be Deployed for Lok Sabha and Assembly Elections

The Election Commission (EC) has sought 3.4 lakh Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) personnel for deployment in a phased manner during the upcoming Lok Sabha election and Assembly polls in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Sikkim.The EC has also sought adequate rolling stocks wi...

15 Feb 2024